Laravel News Podcast

In this special live episode, Jake and Michael sit down face to face (for the first time ever!) at Laracon US 2025 in Denver to bring you a recap of the conference atmosphere, and highlights from the talks right from the floor of the venue.You'll hear about:The buzz around new Laravel features and packagesConference talk highlights and surprise crowd favouritesWhat made this Laracon feel unique compared to previous yearsWhether you were in the room or following from afar, this episode captures the vibe, voices, and fun of Laracon US 2025.

Jake and Michael discuss all the latest Laravel releases, tutorials, and happenings in the community.Show linksConditionally Fail Queue Jobs While Throttling Exceptions in Laravel 12.20JetBrains PHPverse 2025: Videos are now live!Laravel in the First Half of 2025Run Laravel Pint Faster in Parallel ModeNativePHP for Mobile v1.1: Smaller, Smarter, and Ready to ScaleSet up an AI-powered Laravel Development Environment with Claude Code and MCP ServersNative array_first() and array_last() Functions in PHP 8.5The Pipe Operator is Coming to PHP 8.5PHP 8.5 Introduces an INI Diff OptionPHP Fatal Error Backtraces in PHP 8.5Laravel Performance Testing With Volt-Test PHPIntelligent Parsing and Formatting of Names in PHP ApplicationsLaravel AI Chat Starter KitTutorialsSimplifying Stream Handling with Laravel's resource MethodDependency Injection in Laravel Closure CommandsLaravel's in_array_keys Rule: Validating Partial Array KeysContent Negotiation with Laravel's prefers MethodLaravel Request Content Type Inspection MethodsBlade Authorization Directives for View SecurityEnhancing JSON Responses with Laravel Model AppendsEnhanced Enum Processing with Laravel's Default Parameter SupportCustom Object Casting in Laravel ModelsLaravel's Rule::contains() for Fluent Array Validation

Jake and Michael discuss all the latest Laravel releases, tutorials, and happenings in the community.Show linksLaravel 12.19 Adds a useEloquentBuilder Attribute, a FailOnException Queue Middleware, and More Larallow is a Permissions Package With Support for Scopes Manipulate Image URLs in Laravel with the Image Transform Package Lightning Fast Schedule Management for Laravel PayHere for Laravel Generate Eloquent Models from Database Markup Language Files Generate awesome open graph images with Open Graphy Translate Your App to Other Languages With Laravel Gemini Translator Analyze Laravel Codebases with the Laravel Introspect Package Laravel Virtual Wallet TutorialsBuilding a Task Reminder With Laravel and MongoDBDefining a Dedicated Query Builder in Laravel 12 With PHP AttributesTest Deferred Operations Easily with Laravel's withoutDefer HelperHandle Nested Arrays Elegantly with Laravel's fluent() HelperReset Rate Limits Dynamically with Laravel's clear MethodDividing Collections with Laravel's splitIn HelperTracking Cache Activity with Laravel EventsRetrieving Command Parameters in Laravel ArtisanAccepting Multiple Parameters in Laravel CommandsEnhanced Enum Processing with Laravel's Default Parameter Support

Jake and Michael discuss all the latest Laravel releases, tutorials, and happenings in the community.Show linksEncrypt and Decrypt String Helpers in Laravel 12.18 Laravel Nightwatch - Deep monitoring & insights, no matter where you deploy. Nightwatch AMA with Jess ArcherFilament v4 Beta - Feature Overview Better defaults for your Laravel applications with Essentials Manage Taxonomies, Categories, and Tags in Laravel AnyCable Laravel Broadcaster Laravel OpenRouter Fathom Analytics Events for Laravel Livewire GuacPanel Laravel Audit Log TutorialsLaravel Migration With Schema Validation in MongoDBRepeat Strings Efficiently with Laravel's Str::repeat MethodExtract Arrays from Any Data Type with Laravel's Arr::from MethodParse Localized Numbers with Laravel's Number ClassTest Job Failures Precisely with Laravel's assertFailedWith MethodEnable Flexible Pattern Matching with Laravel's Case-Insensitive Str::is MethodReplace String Prefixes Precisely with Laravel's replaceStart MethodRemove Collection Items Directly with Laravel's forget MethodConvert Any Value to Collections with Laravel's Collection::wrap MethodConvert Special Characters to ASCII with Laravel's Str::transliterate MethodClean Up Your Code with the whenHas MethodSimplify API Responses with Fluent MethodsPerfect Pagination: Unlock UI Control with onEachSideKeep Your Place: Enhancing User Experience with Fragment Method

Dive into the latest Laravel updates, including exciting features from versions 12.14 to 12.17, like array methods and URI enhancements. Celebrate PHP’s 30th anniversary while exploring mobile capabilities of the Filament admin panel. Discover innovations like the Laravel Seeder Generator for efficient seeding and Passkeys for secure authentication. Learn about Deployer for zero-downtime PHP deployments and how AI tools like CodeRabbit can improve code reviews. Plus, find out about optimizing caching strategies to boost your Laravel applications!

Jake and Michael dive into the latest Laravel updates, including new features in versions 12.11 and 12.13. They celebrate the 30-year journey of PHP and discuss the launch of Laravel Nightwatch, an observability tool. Key packages like Argonaut DTO and email validation tools are showcased for enhancing workflows. The episode highlights essential Laravel enhancements such as job tracking, database seeding, and improved testing capabilities, making development smoother and more secure.

Explore Laravel's exciting features, including a new memoized cache driver that enhances efficiency. Discover mobile development advancements with Native PHP and how it transforms app creation. The hosts dive into Laravel 12.10's Eloquent attribute mapping and share best practices for testing and error messaging. With tools for RabbitMQ and Firebase integration, learn how to streamline API calls and ensure payment processing is error-free. Plus, get ready for the upcoming Laracon US event!

Discover the latest Laravel updates like automatic relation loading and innovative packages for developers. Dive into the world of Wisp, a PHP SSH server that simplifies app building. Learn how Laravel is revolutionizing real-time notifications with anonymous broadcasts and enhancing HTTP interaction monitoring. Explore new tools for improved database diagnostics and efficient context management, plus hear engaging discussions around community contributions and personal fitness routines.

Jake and Michael discuss all the latest Laravel releases, tutorials, and happenings in the community.This episode is sponsored by CodeRabbit - cut code review time and bugs in half with AI-driven, contextual feedback.Show linksLaravel 12.2 Introduces Custom Starter Kits JSON Unicode Cast Type Added in Laravel 12.3 Support for Query Builder Pipelines in Laravel 12.4 Create Self-Contained PHP Executables with PHPacker Introducing Hypervel: A Coroutine Framework for Laravel Artisans Manage Global Data in Laravel with the World Package Intervention Validation Aureus ERP Solo Dumps for Laravel Generate Documentation in Laravel with AI Generate Persistent Unique Values in Laravel SqueakyLaravel Socialite Plus Intervention Image Stargazing in Your Laravel App with Intervention Zodiac Simple Cookie Consent Package for Laravel Building an AI-Powered FAQ Chatbot with Livewire & PrismPHP Streamlined Request Data Handling Using Laravel's fluent Method Implementing Custom String Identifiers in Laravel Models Enhancing Laravel Authorization with Backed Enums Working with Laravel's Uri Class for Enhanced URL Manipulation Download Files Easily with Laravel's HTTP sink Method Customizing Laravel Optimization with --except Enhanced HTTP Client Debugging in Laravel Building Powerful Date Validation with Laravel's Date Rule React Theme Provider: A Walkthrough 

Jake and Michael discuss all the latest Laravel releases, tutorials, and happenings in the community.This episode is sponsored PropelAuth - make authentication your advantage - and CodeRabbit - cut code review time and bugs in half with AI-driven, contextual feedback.Show linksTemporary Context Scope in Laravel 12.1 Livewire 3.6 Released Laravel MongoDB 5.2 Released: Support for Laravel 12, Laravel Scout, Vector Search, and more Laravel 12 Svelte Starter Kit Flux 2.0 Livewire UI Kit Artisan Benchmark GraphemeLaravel Auto CRUD Seamless Document Conversion in Laravel With Docswap Control Hardware Components in Laravel with Pinout Access Management in Filament With the Shield Plugin Dagger Components: A Powerful Alternative to Laravel Blade Components Laravel Playwright - Start testing with Playwright quickly In-depth guide on documenting API requests with Scramble Athens Laravel meetup (waitlist)TutorialsIn-depth guide on documenting API requests with ScramblePerformance and Value Objects in Laravel AccessorsStreamline Your Laravel Models with Stringable AttributesResource Response Customization in Laravel APIsCatch Unintended HTTP Requests in Laravel TestsCustom Key Sorting in Laravel CollectionsEnsuring Secure URLs in Laravel ApplicationsCleaner Queue Chains with Laravel's Enum IntegrationSimplified HTTP Response Mocking in Laravel TestsWorking with Flash Session Data in LaravelHandling Exceptions with Laravel's rescue Helper